Quick answer: Pick Malai Boti if you like mild, creamy flavours. Pick Tikka Boti if you want more spice and a smoky bite. Both are $12 at Cheezious in Fawkner and both are halal.
This is the question we get most at the counter, so here is a straight answer. Both rolls start with grilled chicken boti, which just means bite-sized pieces. The difference is the marinade, and that changes everything.
Malai boti: soft, creamy and gentle
Malai means cream. The chicken is marinated in cream and yoghurt with traditional spices, then grilled until the edges pick up some colour. Our roll adds fresh coriander. The taste is rich, a little peppery and not hot at all, which makes it a favourite with kids, with people who are new to desi food, and with anyone who wants something comforting.
Tikka boti: spiced, smoky and bolder
Tikka boti uses a spiced marinade that goes red-orange on the grill. In our roll it comes with chutney and a garlicky spicy sauce, so you get heat, tang and a bit of char in each bite. If you like a barbecue flavour with something to say, this is the one.
Side by side
- Heat: malai is mild, tikka has a kick
- Texture: malai is tender and creamy, tikka is firmer with more char
- Best for: malai for a gentle meal, tikka for bold flavour
- Price: both $12
You can read more about each on the Malai Boti and Tikka Boti pages.
Cannot decide?
The Mix Grill Pratha Roll at $15 has tikka, malai boti and seekh kabab in one roll. Or order one of each and share. Half a roll each and you have tried both.
What goes well with them
Chips are the classic partner, from $6 for a small. A cold drink helps if you went for the tikka. If you are ordering for the table, look at the full pratha roll range.
Questions people ask
Is malai boti spicy?
No. It is creamy and mild with a little pepper. It is one of our gentlest dishes.
Is tikka boti very hot?
It has some heat but it is not extreme. If you are unsure, ask us when you call and we will point you in the right direction.
Can kids eat the malai boti roll?
Many kids do. It is mild, but check with us if your child has any allergies.
Which roll is better value?
They are both $12. The Mix Grill at $15 gives you three fillings in one, so it is good value if you cannot choose.
Do rolls come with sauce?
Yes. Each roll is made with its own chutney or sauce, as described on the menu.
Hungry yet? Call us on 0449 249 174 and we will have it ready for pickup. We are at 95 Anderson Road, Fawkner, open from 4 pm every day (until midnight Sunday to Thursday, 1 am Friday and Saturday). Have a look at the full menu or today’s deals.
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